Marshfield — Rockhounding in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Marshfield is a mapped rockhounding spot in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Plymouth County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Porter Street
Postcode: 02047
Coordinates: 42.11411, -70.66945

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Marshfield

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Marshfield.

Across the state line from Marshfield

Marshfield is close enough to the Massachusetts border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Marshfield FAQ

Where is Marshfield?+

Marshfield is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at 42.11411, -70.66945. Nearest road: Porter Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Marshfield?+

Marshfield is reported to produce Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Marshfield?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Marshfield?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.11411, -70.66945 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Porter Street.

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